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GENERAL INFORMATION TIGRAY

Location: Northern tip of Ethiopia between 120-150 north latitude & 360:30’- 400: 30’ east longitude

Area: 53,638km2

Boundary: Afar region on the east
Amhara region on the south
Sudan on the west
Eritrea on the north

Population: 3.8 million (out of which 51% are in the 15-64 age range

Language: Tigrigna is the official language of the region. Erobgna, Kunamgna, Amharic & English are also spoken

Economy: Predominantly agriculture

Altitude: 500-3935 meters above sea level

Agro ecology: 11.5 % Dega (high land)
40.5% Woyna Dega (temperate zone)
48% Kola (low land)

Rainfall: The annual average rainfall is between 650-980 mm Go to SOURCE of article